Shared stewardship, development, and maintenance
Section 6: Membership Contributions
Membership is free and is not purchased through a contribution. Contributions are voluntary support received and managed by Josh and Lora Davis in their capacity as private stewards of the Mountain Point Lake and Hot Springs Private Membership Association.
Suggested stewardship for gathering blocks
Maintaining a private five-acre freshwater lake, lakeside gathering areas, and a geothermal hot spring ecosystem requires continuing care. To protect the quiet character of the property, only a limited number of scheduled gathering blocks are made available. The amount shown while scheduling is a suggested stewardship baseline associated with the selected time block and the PMA's current planning for maintenance, environmental care, operations, and future improvements.
The suggested baseline is not a commercial admission ticket, fee, legal debt, or charge for access. It does not purchase membership or guarantee a gathering. Scheduling and participation remain subject to membership, required paperwork, approval, availability, and association rules.
Groups and shared support
The expected-attendance question helps with preparation and impact reporting; it does not automatically change the suggested baseline. Because the suggestion is associated primarily with the selected block rather than individual admission, many Host Members find that gathering a larger group makes shared stewardship more manageable. Any private cost-sharing arrangement between a Host Member and invited members is separate from the PMA and should be agreed upon directly among those members.
Financial ability and the honor system
Host Members who are financially able are warmly and strongly encouraged to honor the suggested baseline because that shared support keeps the property cared for and helps future improvements continue. Members who feel financially blessed are welcome to contribute more. A member facing financial hardship may contact the stewards before scheduling to discuss a different contribution amount.
Contributing a different amount, including no contribution, does not create an unpaid balance, collection claim, or legal debt. Josh and Lora Davis retain full discretion over the use and allocation of contributions, with no obligation to apply funds to a particular project, timeline, or request.